L.A. State Historic Park, California
Live Review: 9/5/09
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There was much talk about the FYF Fest being the hipster Woodstock, and for all intents and purposes, this may have been true. With a lineup of L.A. scene and Pitchfork-friendly bands, the crowd at this summer festival, intended to raise awareness about California’s state parks, was drawn from the teenage and twenties demographic. I suspect that the L.A. State Historic Park had never in its history drawn such large numbers, let alone a crowd of this kind. →

Never shy away from good news when it’s associated with bad news–at least when the good news is brilliantly crafted shorts and music videos from some of the industry’s best talents.  After much anticipation, last week Flux finally welcomed us back to the heart of Westwood with their screening series at the Hammer Museum.  With the program set weeks ago, who could have known that a day before they were to screen Spike Jonze’s latest short film, its star would spark one of the most talked about celebrity controversies of the year?  Regardless, Flux remained determined to continue with its preview of “Once A Fairytale” despite Kanye West’s recent blacklisting by the general public and colleagues alike, adding more spice to a an already intriguing night of screenings. →

Downtown San Diego, California
Live Review: 8/28 to 8/29/09
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Over two days of sweltering heat in Downtown San Diego, the 25th annual Street Scene Festival gathered an eclectic lineup of major and indie acts not frequently seen this far south of California. Street Scene is San Diego’s major showcase for international and local talent, and given the city’s financial troubles lately, the festival was a significant draw for downtown tourism. →

A New Screening Series Monthly at the Downtown Independent
Mochilla is dedicated to bringing you music and visuals of the highest order.  During the discussions around the successful screening of Postcard from Cali with Jim from the Downtown Independent we stumbled upon the idea of a series of Music Documentaries that are obscure, unseen and maybe just didn’t have a proper run. →

Solo Exhibition by Eric Coleman
Mochilla HQ – Los Angeles, CA
9/24/09
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On Thursday, September 24th, Mochilla proudly presents a solo exhibition by Eric Coleman.  The photographic display will be open to the public at 7pm.  He will showing twenty 20×24 prints on September 24th entitled, A brief visual history. Brilliant saturated colors and stark imagery of Los Angeles with its deep-rooted Central American history and obsession with cars. →

Another stimulating night of MAS EXITOS
Verdugo Bar – Glassel Park, CA
9/22/09
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The crew has new rolas locas trucha. Not to mention this is the only legitimate spot that’ll serve up Latin American musical rarities that’ll likely surprise and inspire for those in attendance.  Come witness some Mexican pysch, freakbeats, cumbia and everything in-between. The usual suspects in attendance: LENGUA, ENORBITO, GANAS, HOSEH and CHICO SONIDO.  →

Bold reds, banana yellow and kelly greens bedeck his new products in a manner that calls to mind Babara Kruger on nitrous oxide. Quirky caprice and tongue-in-cheek shenanigans fuel the aesthetic of Ashkahn Shahparnia’s new site. We interviewed the graphic designer a while back on our site and we’re pleased to see how he’s progressed since then. Just in. The now infamous Evolution of the Muff design can be slung around your shoulder as a humorous observation on the hirsute sensibilities of the female genitalia. →

The DUBLAB 10TH Anniversary Edition of a Labrat Matinee
Downtown Independent – Los Angeles, CA
10/2/09
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Dublab’s been tirelessly promoting the spirit of independent music, art and film in LA’s undergound scene for going on a decade now.  And to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they’ve planned a 10-day jubilation of scintillating music, cinema and live performances.  Come out on October 2nd to see our favorite electronic artist, Daedelus (http://www.myspace.com/daedelusdarling) perform live with projections on the big screen.  →

Hailing from the UK, We Have Band have taken Westerners by storm with a fresh electro-pop sensation. Danceable tracks, layered with synths, bleeps and clasps, stream throughout their music, comparing them to the likes of  new wave heavyweights,  Fischerspooner. →

Part Time Punks 2nd Annual Festival
The Echo – Echo Park, CA
10/11/09
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KXLU proudly presents the Part Time Punks’ second annual festival.  Come support the local scene as PTP gear up and dish out a stellar lineup including The Smell aficionados, Abe Vigoda and introducing legendary Gang of Four band mates on the turntables.   It all begins October 11th from 2pm to 2am! The first 100 people to buy advanced tickets only pay $20 each, so be the first ones to peck the worms!  Purchase HERE! →